Giveaways

April 25, 2009

I'm so sorry to have kept you waiting. I have finally located a computer from which I can send you a post (if I trail off unexpectedly it's because the librarian has caught me....)

The winner is: as selected by our esteemed panel of judges) is Lyndsay who wrote:

This year, Kate (who is 3) was a riot when she was "unpacking" her Easter basket. We don't do a lot of candy, so she gets an assortment of random stuff in her basket. She picks up a bottle of Princess bubble bath and cannot contain her excitement. She proudly exclaims, "I have my very own ... THAT!"

The only person I've ever met whose has been beyond thrilled with an unidentified object.

Moments later, she grabs a book from the basket. I inform Kate that is is Noah's Ark. She looks up and says, "Uh huh. I ark with it?"

So, we've apparently turned ark into a verb.

So, Lyndsay please share your bounty with Kate, that sweet little girl who I hope never loses her sense of wonder.

Thanks to everyone who entered. Please bear with me over the next few weeks as I blog from obscure places. Ummmm....time to go I think a book just flew over my head.

And while some of you are probably looking at this box and thinking, "I may never eat chocolate again" because you are nursing a serious chocolate hangover. Don't despair. The contest runs through Friday...and by Friday chocolate is going to look good to you again.

March 04, 2009

So, all of you think you are soooo clever? Not one of you has come up with a decent idea for a giveaway for my 400th post and it is rapidly approaching. In fact, if I'm not careful I will be in Venice when it comes up (that was just a reminder to be jealous of me).

Anyway, please leave 1 (one) comment stating what you would like for me to give away on my 400th post then go to your blog and mention this post 1 (one) time. You can only enter once in the comment section and once if you mention it on your blog(and if you do that you need to let me know with a comment here so I don't miss anyone). The best idea wins a $50 Target gift card that looks like this:

And I will also randomly select from those who mentioned me on their own little blog for ANOTHER $50 Target gift card that looks like this:

And before you ask, the same person could win both!! It could be you if you are clever and lucky on the same day!!

Why do I always have to "pay" you guys to do work for me? What are you AMERICANS? Oh, and if you don't live in the U.S. and you aren't Danielle or Andrea then I'm sorry you cannot win (unless your entry is so spectacular that I cannot NOT let you win -- so try anyway).

The contest will run through Friday and I will announce the winners on Saturday morning. Remember anybody who enters more than once each way will be disqualified.

February 25, 2009

I was looking through my stats today like I do EVERY day. I was just perusing stuff when I saw that I am literally one month of posts away from 400 posts! At the end of March I need to do another WHO LOVES YOU BABY give-away.

400...wow. I thought I would be a better writer by now.

So, as usual I need your help. What should I do to celebrate my 400th post?

I could give away 400 pennies. (figure it out bookworm)

I could give away 400 interview questions.

I could post 400 snarky comments.

I could do a scavenger hunt through my old posts and give the winner a 400 word apology.

What do you think I should do to celebrate a major milestone in my blogging career?

January 29, 2009

Chili over at Bloggy giveaways is hosting a giveaway carnival....at this moment there are 1254 blogs listed with a giveaway.

It's Wednesday people. This has been going on for since MONDAY!!!!

How did I find out you ask?

I was over at Thea's blog wondering how I was going to explain to her that I've forgotten to put her Starbucks gift card in the mail so far but that tomorrow is the day (forgive me, Thea?). And SHE IS HOSTING A WEEK OF GIVEAWAYS as part of this carnival. How did I miss THAT???

I personally am off to the Field Museum. I will have several children in tow. I know that this adventure will spawn many a blog post. So, pray for me, will you. That all of us return to Stepford with our arms and legs in tact. Thank you.

January 18, 2009

Inspired by Llama Momma I am going to write a novel....not in thirty days but by the time I turn forty (in November). I have other goals for before turning forty...like losing 35 pounds but that is not the topic of this post, try to focus.

Anwyway, I am writing a novel and will be keeping you "posted" on my progress.

I am starting with a working title. What shall I call this little work of mine? I'm not saying that it will be the title at the end but during the process it's how I will refer to it.

It doesn't need to be based on anything. I don't even have a rough sketch of what it will be about. So be creative. It should sound like something you want to read.

You can only enter one title. one entry. once.

If you enter twice, you will be dis-qual-i-fied on all entries (and I will send the IRS your name for auditing purposes). I'm not kidding.

It should be a title that you don't want to use yourself but that you wish someone would write a novel about. Or something obscure that is not so obscure that people won't want to purchase said book.

Thanks. And by thanks I mean... there is a $25 Starbucks gift card in it if you win this little contest.

Starting now. This contest will run through the remainder of the week ending at midnight on Friday and the winner will be announced at 9am on Sunday. You will be at Mass but can check when you get home.

April 04, 2008

Well, I don't drink coffee and I don't eat breakfast either so I'm probably not going to be any help but I'll try. You could start out your day with a ice cold Brandy slush made with mountain Dew instead of 7up. that should cover your caffine fix. As for the grease, why not grap a few sliders from white castle. that's gotta save you at least $200. a month. As for the extra money, I know a family who could really use it, or just take a few friends from St. Whotheheck on a girls only trip.

Okay, so I became a Starbucks addict after the recent birth of my 3rd kiddo. I of course no longer had the luxury of "sleep when they sleep", so massive amounts of caffeine it was. Of course the doubling of our credit card bill was enough of a shock for me to wean myself off of the sweet, sweet nectar. I switched back to my usual drink of Coke Zero for the caffeine jolt. Since I have given up the Starbucks fun except on special occasions (ie Tuesdays and Thursdays) I have no coffee in the house. I do have friends who swear by expensive beans and a French press for their early morning pick-me-up.

As for the grease factor, I would recommend getting everything bagels from your favorite bagel place (the frozen grocery store ones taste like a Starbucks cup holder). Toast one, spread with real butter and top with microwaved pepper bacon (a personal favorite as well). Easily eaten on the go and very filling.

Take the saved money and do the following: 1) Tithe 10% to St. Whotheheck2) Take half of the remaining funds and do something special for yourself (my personal choice is a cleaning service and weekly pedicures for the summer)3) Take the other half of the remaining funds and have some more fun giveaways for your interpeeps!